Official Logitech Harmony One thread - Page 153

It's a sony BDP-S350 and it is directly hooked to the TV via HDMI1. When the message 'no input signal' displays it does show the correct input.
I wish I could solve it that quickly. I spent about 2 hours messing with it on Sunday.
You might have a point about it sending an unwanted signal. I say that because, after I have tried to play a blu ray disc with the hramony one, I went back to play the blu ray with the original remote(I turned everything off before I did this). Then I got the same problem as w/the harmony one. I went into the setup/settings of the blu ray and reset to factory defaults, then I tried to play a blu ray with the original remote & everything worked fine (wierd?). Can it be possible that the harmony one sends something to the blu ray which causes the settings to change on the blu ray player?

Hi butlerpab,
Have you tried changing what turns on first? Perhaps that will solve the problem. You can also re-run the setup for "watching a movie".
I have a 350 which is connected directly to the tv via hdmi for video and to the receiver via optical for audio and I have no problems at all using my H1.
Good luck.

Hey, I have a question about Harmony remotes and Denon receivers.

Can you use a Harmony remote to control a Denon receiver that is set to ID 2, 3, or 4? I have 2 Denon receivers in the same room, and I want to set my AVR-3808CI to ID 2 and use it with a universal remote.

If it is the One sending an unwanted signal, you should maybe restore the command of the BDP-S350 to default and then add the commands you want only. I can't think of any signal that could cause this. I don't believe it is possible to send a single command and change resolution to something your display won't accept. My best guess, a loose HDMI cable and it is just coincidence that it seems to be only when you use the One. Once again, I believe you will have this solved before you get back here.

Chris

The PS3 adapter is also up on Bestbuy.com now (same price as big river), but it's listed as backordered.

Brandon

Hey all, I just got the H1 remote and loving it, now all I need to complete the picture is the Harmony PS3 adapter. I've gotten near everything configured correctly so far, even setting up the delay for the warm up time for my Pioneer 5020. The only other thing I'd like to add for two of the activities is the AV Selection switch. I have an activity for Watch a Movie, and Play a Game, both of which use the PS3 and use the same HDMI input since they go through the receiver. I'd like to be able for the remote to select the AV mode depending on which activity I do (Movie AV for Watch a Movie, and Game AV for Play a Game). I messed with the settings in the software, and kinda found where I need to be to do this, just not sure what to do. I searched the thread but couldn't really come up with anything. Does anyone have the answer?

Was able to change my previous settings to get the Harmony One to perform a dual function on my players at start up.
Now BOTH my blu-ray player (Panasonic BD80) and DVD player (Denon 2930CI) power on and open the disc tray at start up.
This was by using the power on settings under the Devices tab.
Now all I have to do is put in the disc, and press the eject button on the remote to close the tray.

Doesn't get much easier than this!

Can't think of anything else I need or want this remote to do, so I guess I'm finished until I get a new toy. (Oppo BD83)

Got ours last week - well worth the wait and you will likely "cascade" your two other players to other rooms or family members.

You will need to learn a few keys but that is an easy effort with the H1.

anyone have any of their backlights go out?

the left bottom white backlight on mine is going bad, it flickers or is really dim. the light is the one on the touch screen. the orange light seems to work fine.

I don't particularly care about what it *displays*, I care about what it *does*.


Trouble is, not a lot of them have rechargeable batteries like the Harmony 880...and I'd wager that if others exist, none are so easy to program.

Hi,

I just got done with the initial programming of the Harmony One. Basically a good experience, but I have a few questions.

1 - I had a devil of a time replacing the function of one of the "soft" buttons. I wanted to change the THX button on the device control for my Pioneer Elite SC-05 - it was originally on page 17, I wanted it on the 1st page. I eventually got it, but is there a trick? I erased what was labeled, from the drop down menu picked the THX button, and pressed done. Is this right?

2 - At first it wouldn't turn on my Squeezebox on the activity for listening to digital music, but with the help button it turned on. Is it fixed now, or will I have to re-visit my settings?

3 - Can the names of my devices be re-named? I would like it to say Pioneer SC-05 rather than A/V rec.

4 - Can I set it up so the volume control on my Pioneer rec. is active for all devices? I had thought it asked this in the setup, but I still must go back to the activity or the Pioneer device page itself to control volume.


Thanks!!

The answer is an easy yes for both of these. Just go the Harmony page for each activity you want to customize.

3. Settings, straight forward.

4. Customize buttons, straight forward.

I think you will immediately see how easy these two are.

Chris

1 - Yes, what you did is the correct way to do it, but you're apparently in device mode. If you intend to use the THX button often, incorporate it into the activities you intend to use. If you don't know how to do this, let us know.

2 - It's hard to tell if it is fixed now. Did one push of the help button resolve it, or did you have to answer yes/no questions? If one push did it, then, it is my understanding that the initial push just sends out discrete commands again. This action resolves user error such as moving the remote out of the IR range before the command is completed or just poor aim. In other words, next time point the remote better or ensure the IR receiver on the device is unobstructed. If you had to answer yes/no questions to resolve it, then the error may be repeated, and thus your setup may need to be revisited. Let us know which questions & answers resolved the issue and we may be able to suggest setup resolutions.

When I set up my first Harmony, years ago, the troubleshooting feature was extremely helpful and probably resolved 99% of my issues, whereas the issues were more like tweaks as opposed to outright failures. In that sense, I believe Logitech has excelled in the software despite what some have said about it. However, your first issue is a common one that I do find surprising that Logitech hasn't fixed yet. Drag-n-drop has been a feature that many have pined for for a long time, and it is understandable. I'm not a programmer though, so I don't understand the work it would involve to change such a thing, so I don't feel I have the right to complain.

Since we're airing grievances....

If there were one single thing that I could change, I'd like to have an on/off hard button for the touch screen display as I accidentally hit it from time to time causing an unwanted change to the touch screen display page or settings, etc., etc.

Other than that, I've had my Harmony One for a few months now and think it's a very nice remote. I found it very easy to program and have it customized to work multiple devices in two seperate rooms (theater and family) and haven't encountered any real problems with it.

Other than the "screen sensitivity" option not sure if that will help to get you closer or not......

[quote=120inna55;16478261]1 - Yes, what you did is the correct way to do it, but you're apparently in device mode. If you intend to use the THX button often, incorporate it into the activities you intend to use. If you don't know how to do this, let us know.

Could you please explain? One thing though: I toggle through this button with every movie, because there are different THX modes I use - so it's not just "THX" on or off, if this matters.

Thanks!

Hello,

My audio/video rack is behind our sofa (about 10 feet away). The verizon fios box and onkyo 805 remotes works fine without pointed backward. The samsung bd 2500 needs to be slightly pointed up in the air in order for it to work.

Does the Harmony One Advanced work fine without having to point direct at the devices? Do I need RF extender?

My rack is open .



Thanks,
Tnt

it's pretty good at hitting a wide range, I wouldn't worry about it. I point in general directions all the time - as long is the IR sensor is exposed on your boxes, you'll be fine.

This is without the RF right?


Tony

yeah the One doesn't have RF.

Just pulled the trigger.

Thanks,
Tony

Lets say I program to turn on the projector, AVR, and cable box with a touch of a button.


For some reason, my projector (epson) flickers and I need to turn it off/on, can i intervene and take over after all devices are on?


thanks,
tnt

Yes, you can either go into the Device menu for your projector and use the power button (which won't affect any of your other equipment), or if this happens frequently, you can set a button for projector power in your "Watch/Record TV" activity. Either way works and is easy to program.

Good luck, and enjoy the remote!

If you want the THX function to be a hard button:

1. Launch your Harmony software (harmonyremote.exe)

2. Ensure the "Activities " tab is selected.



3. On this screen, locate the activity you want to modify.

4. Select the "Customize Buttons" button.



5. On this screen, the first tab is the "Standard Buttons" tab. These are the hard buttons.



6. Find the button you want to modify in the first column. Make sure this is not a button that you need to use with its current function in the realm of this activity. The "E" button may be the better choice.

If you really need all the hard buttons the way they are, then consider making your THX button a soft button (see below).

7. In the second column (Device), choose from the drop-down the desired device. In this case, it's your Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver.

8. In the third column (Command), choose from the drop-down the desired THX command. The choices in the third column are dependent on the device you chose in the previous column.

9. Then click the "Done" button.

10. Repeat the steps for each activity in which you want the THX button to be available.

11. Then click "Update Remote" button.


If you want the THX function to be a soft button:

1. Launch your Harmony software (harmonyremote.exe)

2. Ensure the "Activities " tab is selected.



3. On this screen, locate the activity you want to modify.

4. Select the "Customize Buttons" button.



5. On this screen, the second tab is the "Additional Buttons" tab. These are the buttons on the LCD screen.



6. Find the space you want to modify in the first column. Pay careful attention to the button orientation map, so you’ll put the button in the most comfortable postion.



Name the button something that makes sense, like "THX". Whatever you type here is exactly how it will appear on your LCD.

This screen is divided into pages. It sounds like THX is used often, so you probably want to make sure it’s on the first page.

7. In the second column (Device), choose from the drop-down the desired device. In this case, it's your Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver.

8. In the third column (Command), choose from the drop-down the desired THX command. The choices in the third column are dependent on the device you chose in the previous column.

9. Then click the "Done" button.

10. Repeat the steps for each activity in which you want the THX button to be available.

11. Then click "Update Remote" button.

Thanks,
Tony

120inna55 -

THANK YOU!!!



Patrick

Well done 120...

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.
I wanted to post an update on this issue. I ended up calling logitech & after many variations of turning devices on & off & resetting my blu-ray to factory defaults, I got it to work. She said something must have been out of sync. So far so good.

My Harmony Bluetooth adapter came in today and I hooked it up and O...M...G... I love this thing! My One remote is finally the 'One'! Everything works great! My *only* complaint is that the green LED on the unit glows VERY brightly... I may have to put a piece of electrical tape over it or something...

But being able to control ALL my equipment with one remote now? Priceless!!

I have had my Harmony One for a week now. Once I got the "activities" idea in my head I was OK (along with the help from some in this forum!)

I do need help with one thing though: In my activities, I have "Watch Blu-ray" with my projector, Receiver, and Oppo blu-ray player. But I also want to use the Oppo without the projector on, to play CD's and SACD's.

Is there some way to add a command to turn the projector off while leaving the receiver & blu-ray player on? I'm thinking of adding a "power toggle off" for the projector in the "watch blu-ray activity". Am I thinking along the right lines? Can this be accomplished as my projector needs 2 off commands to turn it off.


Thanks!

Patrick